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EY08 RVJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 170,509 miles on the clock, averaging 8,501 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EY08 RVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,509
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,501

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading170,509 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,818
Average per year8,501
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY08 RVJ 56k85k113k142k171k '11'24'18

Check EY08 RVJ

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,509 miles
Since last MOT+11,818 miles
PASS
Mileage158,691 miles
Since last MOT+9,316 miles
PASS
Mileage149,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,375 miles
Since last MOT+4,047 miles
PASS
Mileage145,328 miles
Since last MOT+2,701 miles
PASS
Mileage142,627 miles
Since last MOT+3,721 miles
PASS
Mileage138,906 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,897 miles
Since last MOT+1,711 miles
PASS
Mileage137,186 miles
Since last MOT+5,700 miles
PASS
Mileage131,486 miles
Since last MOT+8,565 miles
PASS
Mileage122,921 miles
Since last MOT+11,943 miles
PASS
Mileage110,978 miles
Since last MOT+10,792 miles
PASS
Mileage100,186 miles
Since last MOT+11,129 miles
PASS
Mileage89,057 miles
Since last MOT+10,174 miles
PASS
Mileage78,883 miles
Since last MOT+22,673 miles
PASS
Mileage56,210 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
PASS
Mileage56,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,149 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 RVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EY08 RVJ

What car is EY08 RVJ?

EY08 RVJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EY08 RVJ?

The last recorded mileage for EY08 RVJ was 170,509 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY08 RVJ passed its MOT?

EY08 RVJ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2024.

Is EY08 RVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY08 RVJ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EY08 RVJ?

EY08 RVJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.